Level 3 classes engage preschoolers’
natural love of music and activate their imaginations. A wide range of
learning opportunities boosts language skills, confidence, independence,
social-emotional skills, and self-control. You are invited to join the
fun for a portion of each class, sharing in the joy of music-making and
learning how your child is developing, all while strengthening your
relationship with your child.

Activities

Experiencing a variety of sounds and learning how sounds are produced by playing musical instruments, speaking or singing

Playing instruments with an emphasis on steady beat, repeated rhythm patterns, graphic notation, and ensemble music

Ensemble Development, an activity that builds the skills preschoolers need in order to create music within a group

Engaging in creative expression and language play, expressing feelings and ideas through movement and music

Pre-reading music and learning to interpret graphic notation symbols, a precursor to learning traditional music symbols

Skills & Benefits

Increased attention and focus; growing ability to memorize and recall

Growing ability to detect patterns, nuances, and timbre in sounds, a critical skill for music and language development

Experience waiting patiently, taking turns, working cooperatively in a group and communicating effectively and respectfully

Wider vocabulary and knowledge of story structures; critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Learning how to decode and interpret symbols, skills necessary for reading, math, and music